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Browse our recent posts and archives for tips, and resources to help you cut out processed food! Don’t miss our recipes, original 100 Days of Real Food pledge blog series, our 100 Days of Real Food on a Budget pledge series, and our videos.

Earthley Elderberry Elixir on 100 Days of Real Food

What is Elderberry Syrup? (and how to make it!)

By Kiran Dodeja Smith | November 3, 2019

Convincing Others, DIY, Health Benefits

With cold season here, we’re sharing all about elderberry, including the evidence supporting health claims and how to make your own elderberry syrup.

How One Mom Healed Her Son’s Eczema (Naturally!)

By Jennifer Roberge | October 17, 2019

Convincing Others, Food Allergies, Health Benefits

Our guest post from Jennifer Roberge, from The Eczema Company, shares her story and natural remedies that healed her son’s eczema.

school lunches on table from 100 days of real food

School Lunch Roundup 16 (+ why we’re using baggies now!)

By Lisa Leake | October 15, 2019

School Lunch Roundup, School Lunches

Packing your kids a healthy, nonprocessed, delicious school lunch just got easier. Find tons of meal ideas that you and your kids can choose from!

Catherine Mccord and family making smoothies

The Smoothie Project

By Catherine McCord | September 5, 2019

Convincing Others, Health Benefits

Grab tons of inspiration for daily smoothies from our guest blogger, Catherine McCord, from Weelicious. She shares how to include the kids and make it fun.

How to Make Your Own Hand Cleansing Wipes

By Kiran Dodeja Smith | September 3, 2019

DIY

Make your own hand cleansing wipes with this simple DIY tutorial from the founder of Handzies, perfect for on-the-go when there’s no soap or water in sight!

5 Steps to Get (Older) Picky Eaters to Try New Foods!

By Jill Castle | August 29, 2019

Convincing Others, Picky Eaters

Trying new foods is one key to raising healthy eaters. But what if you’ve got a very picky eater? Learn how to help even the pickiest eaters try new foods.

4 reasons to pack a healthy school lunch on 100 days of real food

4 Reasons Your Kid Needs A Healthy School Lunch!

By Kiran Dodeja Smith | August 22, 2019

Convincing Others, Health Benefits, Meal Plans, School Lunches

Benefits of a healthy school lunch include academic and athletic performance, enforcing healthy eating habits, and many more.

Healthy School Lunch Ideas (Roundup 15!)

By Lisa Leake | August 20, 2019

School Lunch Roundup

Packing your kids a healthy, nonprocessed, delicious school lunch just got easier. Find tons of meal ideas that you and your kids can choose from!

Our School Lunch Meal Plans are Back!

By Lisa Leake | August 18, 2019

Meal Plans, Picky Eaters, Resources, School Lunches

They’re baaaack! I’m super excited to announce that we’re once again offering our uber-popular Real Lunches, Real Easy packed lunch meal plans! Our team worked so hard on all four of these eBooks to make sure you and your kids are covered for school lunches this year. And, while we can’t wait for you to …

Real Food at a Gas Station? (4 Unexpected Places!)

By Kiran Dodeja Smith | July 25, 2019

Convincing Others, Eating Out

Healthier food options keep popping up in places other than just grocery stores. See what unexpected places we discovered offering better options.

Life as an Organic Chicken Farmer

By Lisa Leake | July 17, 2019

Convincing Others, Lifestyle

My interview with Elsie Cline about her family’s life as organic chicken farmers (for SVO Farmer Focus) on their Pine Grove Farm in Bridgewater, VA.

How to Raise Kids Who Love Salad (4 Tips!)

By Sally Kuzemchak | July 11, 2019

Convincing Others, Health Benefits

Want your kids to eat more salads? Guest blogger Sally Kuzemchak, MS, RD, shares her secrets on how to raise kids who love salads and a bonus chart to help.